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NASB | Romans 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:4 We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways]. |
Subject: Christian Water Baptism's meanings? |
Bible Note: I visited a church last night and must point out the irony..if I may. This is not a direct quote but very close to it. The pastor said that unless one was baptized in the name of Jesus God would not let them in heaven, that they were a thief. Then he emediately initiated the congregation to sing 'Nothing But The Blood'. I thought to myself...what an irony. I left with a sense of sadness that although these folks are likely my brothers and sisters in Christ...(I say likely not based on their doctrine but based on the fact that all who say Lord Lord are not actualy brothers and sisters)in this life we can't have a relationship on that level because of this doctrine that draws such a defining line between us. I did not leave angry, only sad. I thought, "I could be baptised in the name of Jesus and they would accept me, but then I would have to live a lie...the lie that I was not born again BEFORE I was baptized...Redeemed by the blood. Thanks for listening, God bless |